Intel Xeon D-2738 vs Intel Xeon D-1543N

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Intel Xeon D-2738 or Intel Xeon D-2738 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon D-2738 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2738, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1543N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1543N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Intel Xeon D-2738 Name Intel Xeon D-1543N
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2738 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2738 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1543N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1543N is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 8
16 Threads 16
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.5 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
8x Sunny Cove Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2738 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1543N does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2738 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1543N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2017
Ice Lake Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2579 Socket BGA 1667
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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713 $ Release price 697 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
15.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB